Site Lead - Program Development and Evaluation (MLSE)

Toronto-Community-Housing; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 27.000 - 38.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Toronto-Community-Housing is seeking a Site Lead to manage a youth program for ages 6–12. You will supervise program staff, oversee site operations, plan weekly activities and maintain an inclusive, welcoming environment where every participant feels supported.

The role requires 18+ years, post-secondary education in a relevant field, and experience supervising staff. VSC and First Aid are required or to be obtained before starting.

Formación

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Post-secondary education in Community Development, Social Work, Child and Youth Work, Sports Management/Development or related field.
• Experience supervising and coaching staff in recreational settings.
• Experience working with parents and other stakeholders.
• Cleared Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) and First Aid qualifications, or willingness to obtain prior to start.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee program site and staff, manage participants, operations and programming quality and safety.
• Conduct daily audits to ensure plans are followed and adjust to staff/participant needs.
• Assign daily tasks to staff and provide coaching to ensure standards are met.
• Oversee petty cash and purchasing of supplies.
• Coordinate community events with facilitators and guest speakers.
• Prepare progress reports and action plans for the Program Coordinator.

Conocimientos

Staff supervision

Youth engagement

Community development

Program planning

Budgeting / petty cash

Educación

Post-secondary education in Community Development, Social Work, Child and Youth Work or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Suite

Descripción del empleo

Vacancy Type: Temporary/Seasonal

Salary/Hourly Range: $23.68 p/hr

Work Details (Days/Hours): Monday – Friday up to 36.25 hours per week

Hybrid Eligible No

Affiliation: Non-Union: Management/Exempt

Contract Length: Until December 31, 2026

Division and Department Operations, Programs & Partnerships

Number of Vacancies: 1

Existing/New Job: Existing

Grade: Site Lead

Vacancy Status Existing

Candidate List or Eligibility List: Candidate List

Make a difference

As a Site Lead on the Program Development & Evaluation team, you will lead and inspire a team to deliver a high-quality program for TCHC youth aged 6-12. You’ll supervise program staff, have responsibility for program site operations, plan and implement weekly activities and programming, complete administrative tasks, and ensure a welcoming, inclusive environment where every participant feels supported and empowered.

Employment Timelines

The contract term for this position will be until December 31, 2026, working up to approximately 36.25 hours per week.

What you’ll do

• Full responsibility for the program site & special events, overseeing staff’s day to day responsibilities, participants, operations, and the implementation of programming, quality control and safety.
• Conduct daily program audits to ensure that program plans are being followed and make amendments to meet the needs and skills of staff and campers/participants.
• Assign daily tasks to program staff and conduct daily checks to ensure that those tasks are being completed according to program standards and provide support and coaching where needed.
• Oversee on site petty cash and purchase supplies as needed.
• Coordinate community special events for various communities by securing site specific facilitators/guest speakers etc.
• Participate in weekly regional site meetings and provide progress reports and issues action plans to Program Coordinator.
• Ensure schedule is completed 2 weeks in advance and approved by Program Coordinator.
• Plan excursions that require participants to be bussed and delegate staff responsibilities for offsite excursions.
• Liaise with all site specific vendors ensuring all vendors are properly setup within HOMES (support with setup where needed) before they deliver their requested services.
• Conduct community asset mapping to ensure that campers become aware of community resources in fun and creative ways.
• Plan and implement community engagement initiatives
• Monitor site phone and email, create site newsletter that is emailed to parents, monitor and respond to all parent communication that is sent to the email.
• Provide direct programming when site is short staffed due to absent or needs assistance to complete their roles (eg. Soccer coaching, Basketball score keeping, Camp daily programming)
• Conduct weekly staff meetings and daily debriefs with site staff to ensure they have the resources needed to effectively implement the Camp program.
• Supervise and motivate site staff, provide feedback, leadership opportunities and performance management to help them develop their skills.
• Develops and distributes resources to assist staff with their programming.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• Must be minimum 18 years of age.
• Post-Secondary education (or pursuing) in Community Development, Social Work, Child and Youth work, Sports Management/Development or other relevant fields, considered an asset.
• Experience supervising and coaching staff in recreational setting.
• Experience working with parents and other stakeholders.
• Cleared Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).
• First Aid qualifications, or must be willing to obtain certificate prior to commencement of work assignment.
• High 5 Training is an Asset
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and/or academic background in working with youth and children in a community-based setting.
• Experience overseeing the planning and implementation of community-based programs within high needs/Priority neighbourhoods; Experience working with BIPOC communities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: working knowledge of relevant software (i.e Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite, etc.) and comfort learning new programs.
• Proficient in behavior management, crisis intervention and problem-solving.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment while prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.

PLEASE NOTE In order to be eligible as a Site Lead, applicants need to be at least 18 years or above. Applicants 18 years of age and over, must present a valid and suitable Police Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to commencing employment.